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Home Ed Approaches Posts

Different philosophies and approaches to home education, from unschooling to structured learning.
June 12, 2024

In their own little world: make believe play and its place in Home Education.

As a home education mentor, I work with parents who are navigating the beautiful, yet challenging journey of educating their children at home. One of the most enriching aspects of this journey is watching children immerse themselves in make believe …
Feb. 4, 2024

Learning for Learning's Sake

When it comes to our home education style, we ultimately are working towards unschooling - whereby their priorities matter and we support them entirely in building whatever skills make sense to them. However, I had noticed recently a bit of stress …
Oct. 3, 2023

The Waldorf/Steiner Home Education Approach: Nurturing Holistic Development

In the world of education, there exists a unique and time-tested approach that places emphasis on nurturing children's intellectual, artistic, and practical skills, while fostering a deep connection to the natural world and the self. This approach i…
Oct. 1, 2023

Home Educational Freedom and Philosophies

Home Education, known as Home Schooling in the US, has witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity over the past few years. As parents we are seeking alternative approaches to institutional schooling, and various home education methods have emerged t…
Sept. 2, 2023

Unschooling = The Ultimate Trust

When those of us who were conventionally or institutionally schooled consider what education is, we often picture a structured environment with a set curriculum, timetabled classes, and standardised tests. But about 50 years ago, the educator John H…